MIRAMICHI

• Newest government back-bencher tees off on N.B. local governance reform rollout

  Southwest Miramichi-Bay du Vin MLA Mike Dawson criticized the roll out of some of the expanded responsibilities of regional service commissions.

  Politics

  Jan 19
  
• First phase complete in eradication of smallmouth bass from Miramichi waters: group

  The Working Group on Smallmouth Bass Eradication says the chemical rotenone was used last Thursday to kill the fish in a Miramichi lake and river.

  Environment

  Sep 12, 2022
  
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• New Brunswick cottagers get court order blocking fish eradication in Miramichi area

  A controversial plan to use a pesticide to get rid of invasive smallmouth bass in New Brunswick's Miramichi watershed is now on legal hold.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
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• New Brunswick group to proceed with invasive fish eradication in Miramichi area

  An environmental group says it has until September to eradicate smallmouth bass from New Brunswick's Miramichi watershed, after its operation was put on hold last September.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2022
• New Brunswick man, 33, dies in single-vehicle ATV crash

  The New Brunswick RCMP says a 33-year-old man from Miramichi died following a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle early Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2022
• Once a region of strength, People’s Alliance vote collapses in Miramichi area byelections

  The party that challenged for ridings in the central part of the province only a few years ago failed to receive even 10 per cent in two byelections Monday.

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2022
• Desire for stability or lack of an alternative? Political watchers weigh in on N.B. byelection sweep

  The PCs won two Miramichi-area byelections Monday in the Higgs' government's first test since winning a majority mandate in 2020.

  Politics

  Jun 21, 2022
• New Brunswick town captivated by mysterious figure offering clues to hidden cash

  A community in eastern New Brunswick has been captivated by a mysterious game that has residents following clues and searching for hidden $50 and $100 bills.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
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• N.B. municipalities applaud federal budget housing funding, programs

  The federal budget aims to help increase the housing stock, which is welcome news for municipalities in New Brunswick that are grappling with affordable housing issues.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2022
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• Missing 6-year-old boy from Miramichi, N.B. found after Amber Alert

  A 33-year old woman, who police said earlier was the boy's mother but did not have custody of the child, was taken into police custody.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2022